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These pages use FreePolicyTools' current provider datasets. Dates and listed features are snapshots; plans, availability, and terms can change. We do not present these lists as measured popularity rankings.
Virtual private networks
Compare VPNs VPN provider alternatives
Compare plans, renewal terms, coverage, protocols, and controls.
CyberGhost$51.74 upfront for 26 monthsResearch snapshot · Oct 4, 2026ExpressVPN$83.72 upfront for 28 monthsResearch snapshot · Oct 4, 2026IPVanish$52.56 upfront for 24 monthsResearch snapshot · Oct 4, 2026NordVPN$94.23 upfront for 27 monthsResearch snapshot · Oct 4, 2026Private Internet Access$79.00 upfront for 39 monthsResearch snapshot · Oct 4, 2026ProtonVPN$71.76 upfront for 24 monthsResearch snapshot · Oct 4, 2026Surfshark$67.23 upfront for 27 monthsResearch snapshot · Oct 4, 2026
Proxy networks
Compare proxies Proxy provider alternatives
Compare proxy types, billing units, locations, rotation, and limits.
Bright Data Proxy$4/GB promotional PAYG; RESIGB50Research snapshot · Oct 5, 2026Iproyal Proxy$7.35 / 1 GB PAYGResearch snapshot · Oct 5, 2026Oxylabs Proxy$30 / 5 GB monthly packageResearch snapshot · Oct 5, 2026ProxyShare$9 / 10 GB / 30 daysResearch snapshot · Oct 5, 2026Webshare Proxy$3.50 / 1 GB monthly packageResearch snapshot · Oct 5, 2026
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